Nokia Lumia 1020 Smartphone Could Be a Market Changer: 10 Reasons Why

By Don Reisinger | Posted 2013-07-16 Email Print

After weeks of rumors and speculation, Nokia on July 11 announced the latest installment in its smartphone line, the Lumia 1020. That device, a follow-up to the Lumia 920, runs Windows Phone 8 and has what is effectively the best camera on the market-the company's 41-megapixel PureView lens. With that feature the Lumia 1020 is capable of attracting customers who love to snap high-quality photos with their handsets, and it could very well become a strong contender in the smartphone market. That might sound like a surprising statement to some who have watched Nokia's struggles in recent years. After all, Nokia has watched its smartphone shipments dwindle as Symbian was phased out and Windows Phone failed to attract customers. However, Windows Phone is gaining at least some ground in international markets and Nokia is still a well-respected company in the international mobile market. With Lumia 1020's impressive features it becomes increasingly apparent that the device might just be a market changer. Don't believe it? Think the Lumia 1020 is doomed to failure? Check out this eWEEK slide show before coming to a conclusion.